I think Sykes is a good strong runner when he attacks the line (he should do it far more than he does). He has centre strength. London he made his name at fullback he was a excellent fullback and is a good tackler he would make more 1 on 1 tackles than mathers without a doubt. However I don't rate him as a passer of the ball I think his creative kicks are non existant and the whole penalty kicks are just bizarre but this is Agars fault he should demand that Lee Smith was to find touch it is clear Sykes has issues at the moment (kicking the ball into the stand) for 3 weeks now he has had issues. People deep down must agree.

After 8 pages of argument to the contrary how have you managed that conclusion

Slight change of subject but as we are going in circles a bit I thought I'd throw something in.
I wondered whether Agar tried it before but I think a good option as stand off next year would be Richard Horne.
He hasn't got a lot of years left but I think he would be an excellent foil for Smith. I don't know how long he has left at Hull but I can't imagine they'll be offering him anything long term.

Just a thought but he's experienced, has a running and passing game. British and has worked with Agar before.
Only downside is recent injuries but they seem to be sorted now.

I understand what you are saying but for me he's too injury prone and he will only get worse with age. It would be a massive gamble imo.

hasnt he just signed a new 1 year deal with Hull?

Paul Sykes is not even in the top 50 for try assists, with ten other stand offs in there in front of him. Now with T Smith on eight assists, it is obvious Sykes is not unlocking defences, really hope he tries L Smith at s/o for stags game.